Prizes and rewards for finishing the Summer Reading Program can be picked up until Saturday, August 23.
Repeating Events
Books & Brews
One Thursday a month at 5:30pm | 21+
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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!
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​August 21: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
September 18: Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball
October 16: Sunflowers: S Novel of Vincent Van Gogh by Sheramy Bundrick
November 20: The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (author) and Philip Gabriel (translator).
One-Time Programs
Introduction to Preservation
Saturday, August 16 at 10am | Adults
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Learn the basic of canning, the best practices for safely drying foods, and how to preserve food at home during this information workshop from Penn State! When signing up for this program, select the Mars location from the drop down menu.
Back to Routines: Master Your Morning
Tuesday, August 12 at 1pm | Adults
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Summer is starting to wrap up, though the weather is still hot. It's time to think about school days, early wake ups, and getting back to routines. Erika Maddamma from Sunny Spaces Organizing will teach you tricks to getting back into the swing of things, making both your evenings and mornings a bit smoother! From organizing your pantry to dedicated drop zones and backpack unloading routines- these small, but do-able tweaks will help your school year run smoothly!
Mats with Cats
Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am | 16+
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Join us for a gentle yoga session for adults, surrounded by adorable adoptable kitties! The cats, brought in by Conquer the Colony, will be there to keep you company as you unwind. The session is led by Ginger Solomon, who began teaching yoga for Animal Friends and now can be found at Yoga on Mars. Cash donations to help Conquer the Colony, while not necessary, are always appreciated!